Becerril, Colombia

Full City Profile

20,477 Population 29/sq mi density
367 ft Elevation 112 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Becerril has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area714.0 sq mi (1,849.3 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates9.7041°N, 73.2793°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 20, 2025.

Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 147 km
Feb 6, 1990 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela M5.3 88 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 139 km
Mar 18, 1999 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M5.2 42 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 57 km
Feb 20, 2004 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia M4.8 137 km
Feb 6, 2022 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.7 98 km
Jan 4, 1998 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia M4.7 124 km
Mar 14, 2014 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.7 77 km
Sep 13, 2017 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.7 29 km
Jan 16, 2008 38 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela M4.7 69 km
Aug 10, 2004 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.6 15 km
Jan 10, 2019 9 km NNE of González, Colombia M4.6 138 km
Jul 6, 2007 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 97 km
May 3, 2024 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 53 km
Mar 23, 2014 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.6 102 km
Jun 1, 2014 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.6 86 km
Jul 13, 2019 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.6 47 km
Nov 10, 1993 13 km E of Pailitas, Colombia M4.5 88 km
Sep 19, 1993 14 km WNW of Distracción, Colombia M4.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 1 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1961 NORTHEASTERN Earthquake - - 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 1.2 in
March 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in Coldest, Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.7 in

Becerril has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in October to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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